The Woman's Club of Rye, Children's Philanthropy section, is a volunteer group of of about  50 women whose primary purpose is to work together to raise money to benefit the children of Rye.  The funds are distributed as grants to qualifying institutions,  agencies, and groups who support cultural, educational, emotional and/or recreational enrichment. In additional to monetary grants, The Woman's Club of Rye, Children's Philanthropy distributes food gift certificates at Thanksgiving and Holiday gifts to Rye families in need.